Description
Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oatmeal is a deliciously hearty breakfast that combines nutty oats with tart cranberries and zesty orange for a vibrant start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 4 cups milk or water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse steel cut oats under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk or water to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir in the steel cut oats and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until tender yet chewy.
- Add fresh cranberries, orange zest, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon. Cook on low for an additional five minutes until cranberries soften.
- If too thick, add more milk or water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cranberries or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added texture, try topping with chopped nuts or seeds. Substitute cranberries with dried cherries or raisins for a different twist. This dish can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for quick breakfasts.